6 RECORDING

6-6 Series Recording

5When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.

When the tape end output is set, series recording signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal at the specified tape reel counter value, signaling the next VCR to start recording.

The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.

If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO REW> is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the beginning and stops.

Counter value

When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, thetape reel counter value is reset to “0000”.

Non-stop continuous series recording

The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR. To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.

5 Connection

 

5 Setting

Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM] terminals of both VCRs should be connected.

COM CLOCK

SERIES

COM CLOCK

SERIES

RESET IN

REC IN

RESET IN

REC IN

WARNING

CLOCK

SERIES

WARNING

CLOCK

SERIES

OUT

RESETOUT

REC OUT

OUT

RESETOUT

REC OUT

Second VCR

First VCR

Connect audio and video terminals as shown in the connection diagram on page 41.

Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both units to “SERIES”.

Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

Set the <AUTO REC CHECK> and <REPEAT REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “OFF”.

5For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the counter end output function together. Set <CNT TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end.

Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu to “5500” (when a T-120 tape is used).

*When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape reel counter is reset automatically to “0000”.

Note:

Continuous series recording over a long period may produce excessive wear and tear on the tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes periodically (refer to page 28).

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Panasonic AG-TL950 appendix Non-stop continuous series recording, Counter value, Connection Setting, Second VCR First VCR

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